Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Are you up for a challenge?

Look, I get it, life is stressful. I'm a mom. That's constant stress. I'm a nurse in a unit that only has critical patients. That's stressful. But I really think that there out to be more fun in a day. I'd give up an hour of sleep if I could trade that for nothing but fun.

So, what's fun for me???

Anything with my friends or J. I love being around people. I may be
incredibly shy (no, really) but once I know you, you will see my crazy
side.

Taking the boy (aka the dog, moose) to play. Jacksonville has a wonderful doggie country club type dog park.

Going to the beach. Doesn't matter the weather or if I'm alone or with people. The ocean calms me, always.

Theme Parks with the girls. Yes, I am insane, but watching the girls faces light up at the parks is amazing. Tell me that face doesn't make you smile even a little...

A good meal with people I love. I love to find new restaurants and to have a night out. I love to try new recipes too.

Dancing to music I like, out with people or even alone in the living room. Playing on the wii or just random nonsense in the kitchen.

Live music. I once got to see BB King live. Was amazing.

Bathtub, glass of wine, good book.

Couch, movie, head on J's chest.

There are 100's more, but those are the biggest. I spend way too much time in my head worrying about all the what-if's. I need to find a way to stop that and spend time having fun. Honestly, is it a big deal if the girls' room ALWAYS looks like a hurricane hit it? Does worrying about anything actually change it or does it just waste time? Is there a way to break the bad habits and make time for more fun???
My challenge to myself is to try to let all those minor things go and make fun a priority. Show the girls more of what's important in life. I am good at teaching them healthy habits, the importance of manners, why we exercise, and that too much electronic time is bad, BUT maybe I need to teach them that getting rid of stress is a good thing too. Make time after running club to take the boy to the dog park (not the country club, we only have 4 cheap visits left and I'm not paying $300+ for a dog park membership). Go have a picnic on the beach after homework is done. Wander downtown St Auggie and enjoy the lights. Find a new recipe every week and have fun cooking together. Just be silly.
What should your challenge be? What helps you de-stress?